Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to amend current Minnesota law regarding fees imposed on food service establishments. Specifically, it seeks to provide financial relief to certain types of temporary food service operations.

Main Provisions

• Exemption from Fees: The bill exempts special event food stands from the obligation to pay the statewide hospitality fee. This means that operators of such stands will not incur this specific charge which is applicable to other food service establishments.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Hospitality Fee Requirement: Under existing law, a $40 annual statewide hospitality fee is required from various licensed food and lodging establishments. This amendment revises the law to exclude special event food stands from paying his fee.

Relevant Terms

special event food stands, statewide hospitality fee, food service establishments, exemption, hospitality fee amendment, temporary food service.